| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $140.88 | 8.638% | $153.0492 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.64 | 3.110% | $148.1072 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.96 | 13.778% | $161.5192 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.95 | 4.597% | $173.5787 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.38 | 8.126% | $148.5435 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.81 | 12.695% | $274.7617 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.81 | 9.242% | $125.4207 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.43 | $1,184.9802 | $1,184.98 | $1,184.95 | $1,184.90 | |